The Del Mar Dons waltzed into their game on Thursday with five straight wins but they left with six. They claimed a resounding 62-32 win over Independence on the road. The contest was pretty much decided by the half, when the score had already reached 35-5.
Del Mar's win was the result of several impressive offensive performances. One of the most notable came from Zoey Hinkle, who dropped a double-double on 18 points and 17 rebounds. Moana Tulua was another key contributor, scoring 17 points along with seven assists.
When it comes to explaining why Independence lost, one person who can't be blamed is Ashjeet Kaur. Despite the final result, she scored 15 points. Another player making a difference was Jodi Regondola, who scored eight points.
Del Mar has been performing incredibly well recently as they've won seven of their last eight matches, which provided a massive bump to their 11-7 record this season. As for Independence, they have traveled a rocky road recently, as they've lost four of their last five games, which put a noticeable dent in their 10-8 record this season.
Del Mar will be playing at home against Gilroy at 7:30 p.m. on Thursday. As for Independence, they will head out on the road to square off against Hill at 7:00 p.m. on Tuesday. The matchup should be an exciting one, as these teams are ranked near one another in California (Hill is ranked 768th, while Independence is ranked 776th).
